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Mountain bikes are best suited for traveling over rough terrain. You may not plan to ride in mountains, but mountain bikes handle trails in parks and other outdoor areas better than cyclocross bikes. Mountain bikes can be used in cyclocross races, however, if you do that, the bar ends need to be removed. Also, depending on the level of cyclocross you race, you may also have to have drop bars.

The tires of mountain bikes are typically wider than those of cross bikes and are usually knobbier, to better grip the biking surfaces. Many mountain bikes now have disc brakes, although some still use v-brakes. Suspension is available on the fork and for the rear in mountain bikes. Mountain bikes use flat handle bars and trigger or grip shifters. Lastly, another major difference is that mountain bikes come with lower gearing to navigate tricky terrain.

Mountain bikes are best suited for traveling over rough terrain. You may not plan to ride in mountains, but mountain bikes handle trails in parks and other outdoor areas better than cyclocross bikes. Mountain bikes can be used in cyclocross races, however, if you do that, the bar ends need to be removed. Also, depending on the level of cyclocross you race, you may also have to have drop bars.

The tires of mountain bikes are typically wider than those of cross bikes and are usually knobbier, to better grip the biking surfaces. Many mountain bikes now have disc brakes, although some still use v-brakes. Suspension is available on the fork and for the rear in mountain bikes. Mountain bikes use flat handle bars and trigger or grip shifters. Lastly, another major difference is that mountain bikes come with lower gearing to navigate tricky terrain.

Flat bar and fitness Bikes limit vibration effects with components carefully selected to bring you comfort and control on all surfaces. Its flat handlebars allow for a better grip at a raised, more natural position.

Road cyclists, whether long distance riders, racers or commuters know they can trust John Mc Carthy and his bike shop to deliver a custom alloy bike set up. A bike lover himself, he knows all the tricks to to fit and kit them out in a top custom road alloy bike package from the bike store in Cork

Road cyclists, whether long distance riders, racers or commuters know they can trust John Mc Carthy and his bike shop to deliver a custom carbon bike set up. A bike lover himself, he knows all the tricks to to fit and kit them out in a top custom road carbon bike package from the bike store in Cork

Flat bar and fitness Bikes limit vibration effects with components carefully selected to bring you comfort and control on all surfaces. Its flat handlebars allow for a better grip at a raised, more natural position.

There are many reasons to enter into the sport of bicycle motocross, or BMX. As well as being a physical activity that can keep you in shape, BMX riding can allow you to challenge yourself on a daily basis. BMX riders must push themselves to learn new tricks and progress their level of riding. Riding your BMX can also help you to meet lifelong friends from various backgrounds and different parts of the world.

Benefits of Bicycle Motocross

Riding your BMX can offer you countless benefits. As well as begin a challenging and exhilarating sport, riding your BMX conditions your cardiovascular system. Pedaling your BMX bike utilizes various leg muscles, which burns calories and helps you to maintain a healthy weight. Lifting the handlebars of your BMX to perform tricks can build and tone muscles in your arms including your biceps and triceps. Riding your BMX remains a great way to meet new friends who share similar interests and enjoy an active lifestyle. The sport of BMX biking caters towards a broad demographic of people who come from all walks of life.

Many people think of fixed-gear bikes and track bikes as the same, but they aren't. Track bicycles are designed for use on velodromes (indoor and outdoor oval bicycle tracks designed for racing). They do not have brakes because they aren't necessary due to the uniform direction of travel, lack of corners and the fact that no one can stop any faster than you can. In fact, most velodromes forbid the use of brakes for safety. Because velodrome surfaces are usually super smooth and uniform and because the racing events are usually fast and demanding, track bicycles boast frames that are built quite stiff for maximum efficiency. Plus, to promote better high-speed handling, the track bike's frame geometry is tighter and more race-oriented.

While some fixie fanatics prefer to ride track bikes on the street, especially those who are or were into track racing, it's generally not the best option for real-world fixed-gear riding due to the unforgiving stiff ride and lightning-quick handling, which respectively, beats you up a bit and forces you to pay close attention when riding. A better choice for most riders are fixies designed for the street, such as the ones we sell (keep in mind that we can easily convert any fixie to allow coasting should you prefer that option).

Cyclocross bikes are not just reserved for use off-road. Because of the relaxed geometry, strong frame, powerful braking and good tyre clearance, a cyclo-cross bike is highly versatile machine. ‘Cross bikes can easily be used for other disciplines within the sport such as commuting, winter training, cycle touring and off road adventures.

Cyclocross bikes, or cross bikes, are better suited for light off-roading, such as riding on gravel or racing in the grass or dirt in a cross race. Cross bikes are more like road bikes with slight modifications. You can also think of cross bikes as a combination of road bikes and mountain bikes.

Road cyclists, whether long distance riders, racers or commuters know they can trust John Mc Carthy and his bike shop to deliver a custom carbon bike set up. A bike lover himself, he knows all the tricks to to fit and kit them out in a top custom road carbon bike package from the bike store in Cork

Mountain bikes are best suited for traveling over rough terrain. You may not plan to ride in mountains, but mountain bikes handle trails in parks and other outdoor areas better than cyclocross bikes. Mountain bikes can be used in cyclocross races, however, if you do that, the bar ends need to be removed. Also, depending on the level of cyclocross you race, you may also have to have drop bars.

The tires of mountain bikes are typically wider than those of cross bikes and are usually knobbier, to better grip the biking surfaces. Many mountain bikes now have disc brakes, although some still use v-brakes. Suspension is available on the fork and for the rear in mountain bikes. Mountain bikes use flat handle bars and trigger or grip shifters. Lastly, another major difference is that mountain bikes come with lower gearing to navigate tricky terrain.

Road cyclists, whether long distance riders, racers or commuters know they can trust John Mc Carthy and his bike shop to deliver a custom bike set up. A bike lover himself, he knows all the tricks to to fit and kit them out in a top custom road aluminum bike package from the bike store in Cork

The TT bike is designed to avoid some of the problems potentially caused by adding tri-bars to a road bike (hunched neck and shoulder position, stretched lower back, loss of stability in the aero position, a feeling of being cramped and a reduction in breathing efficiency from the sharper angle between thigh and torso) by having a steeper seat tube angle which opens up the gap between the thigh and torso, with the bottom bracket in effect being further back. The top tube on a TT bike is also shorter, reducing the “stretch” to sit in the aero position. There is also a greater range of positions for the height of the aero bars on the top tube, allowing you to be in a lower more aerodynamic position if desired.

Access to the gear levers is also easier on the TT bike, with gear levels positioned at the end of the aero bars. This easy access promotes staying in the aero position and using the gears efficiently rather than possibly not shifting because you don’t want to keep moving.

Finally there has been some evidence to suggest athletes run quicker off a TT geometry bike compared to a road geometry bike, as slightly different muscles are engaged during cycling.

road and racing cyclists are eager to get the next generation ready for their first true bike.

We have a range of kids bikes in all ages and designs. If you want a bike thats more than a toy, to be used and potentially passed on, to be build correctly and to fit your child correctly... then you need a bike from a bike shop.

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